Official listing of the Andorran, Spanish and French systems.
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Education in Andorra
DATA6 TO 16
three public systems · compulsory education · Andorran, Spanish and French
Andorra is unusual because families can choose among three public education systems operating in the country: the Andorran, Spanish and French systems. The Government of Andorra states that education is compulsory from ages six to 16. Within the Andorran system, first education normally covers ages six to 12 and second education covers ages 12 to 16. This makes a single imported school-stage template a poor fit for the country.
Compulsory ages
6 to 16
Public systems
3
Andorran first education
6 to 12
Andorran second education
12 to 16
Andorra Education System
| Stage / measure | Structure | Current interpretation | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andorran system | National curriculum | Maternal, first education, second education, baccalaureate and vocational routes. | One of three public systems. |
| Spanish system | Spanish curriculum | Primary, compulsory secondary and baccalaureate routes. | Operates in Andorra. |
| French system | French curriculum | Maternal, primary, secondary, baccalaureate and vocational routes. | Operates in Andorra. |
| Compulsory education | Ages 6 to 16 | Applies across the national education setting. | Government guidance. |
| Higher education | Separate post-school sector | Andorran and external study routes exist. | Not included in compulsory-stage counts. |
* Reference period is shown with the figure.
Three public education systems
The Government of Andorra's current education portal lists three public systems: Andorran, Spanish and French. Families choose the system in which to enroll a child, and each system follows its own curriculum and stage naming. That coexistence is central to understanding education in Andorra.
The Andorran school structure
The Andorran system includes maternal education, first education and second education before post-compulsory routes. Government guidance places first education broadly at ages six to 12. Second education normally serves ages 12 to 16 and is organized as two cycles of two academic years.
Compulsory schooling
Government guidance states that education is compulsory from ages six to 16. Because Andorra operates three education systems with different stage names, this page keeps the compulsory-age rule separate from any one system's terminology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public education systems operate in Andorra?
Three: Andorran, Spanish and French.
What ages are compulsory for education in Andorra?
Government guidance states that education is compulsory from ages six to 16.
What ages does Andorran first education usually cover?
Approximately ages six to 12.
What ages does Andorran second education usually cover?
Approximately ages 12 to 16.
Do all schools in Andorra use the same curriculum?
No. The Andorran, Spanish and French systems follow different curriculum frameworks.
Does the 1,251 grant figure equal national enrollment?
No. It is the number of students covered by the first tranche of 2025/2026 study grants, not the total number enrolled.
Sources and Methodology
Age-by-system structure table.
Andorran second education, ages 12 to 16, organized in two cycles.